Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

The MKS Inc. factory in the United States seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing, drive Lean initiatives, and align capacity with demand.

You will supervise production and test teams, manage staffing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coordinating with cross-functional partners. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong planning, Lean/6S experience, and a track record of improving productivity, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing or factory operations experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing production teams, supervisors, and direct labor personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, scheduling, labor management, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement standard work, work instructions, training programs, and safety procedures.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and supervise Production and Test Supervisors and manufacturing personnel in a global operating environment.
• Manage time and attendance, including shift schedules, PTO, sick time, overtime, and employee start/stop times.
• Develop and maintain capacity and staffing models aligned with factory production requirements.
• Manage employee performance, including annual reviews, goal setting, coaching, feedback, disciplinary actions, interviewing, hiring, and termination.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes, procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for personnel, supply, quality, technical, process, and cross-functional issues.
• Lead daily production meetings to prioritize workflow across fabrication, assembly, and test work cells in support of the Master Production Schedule.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving priorities with the Logistics team.
• Ensure manufacturing tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated according to established schedules.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate expediting activities with Purchasing and Planning.
• Resolve production issues and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and delivery performance.
• Provide budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor requirements.
• Lead and maintain 6S and Lean manufacturing activities throughout factory operations.
• Help define, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures and workmanship standards.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on job responsibilities, safety procedures, manufacturing processes, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management/Business

Job description

The MKS Inc. factory in the United States seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing, drive Lean initiatives, and align capacity with demand.

You will supervise production and test teams, manage staffing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coordinating with cross-functional partners. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong planning, Lean/6S experience, and a track record of improving productivity, delivery, and cost.